# Kids Planet Donisthorpe

Kids Planet Donisthorpe is a full-day nursery at Kingfisher Day Nursery, 48 Hill Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7PL, in Donisthorpe, Leicestershire. It is registered for 93 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-donisthorpe-2763125  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingfisher Day Nursery, 48 Hill Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7PL
- Registered places: 93
- Phone: 01530 274462
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/donisthorpe/?hsa_acc=1466391878&hsa_cam=20785190595&hsa_grp=169804570264&hsa_ad=700953328535&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-2307913419483&hsa_kw=kids+planet+donisthorpe&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2763125

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763125

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2763125). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763125)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763125)
- Registered places: 93 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763125)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1699042)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingfisher Day Nursery, 48 Hill Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.726121,-1.540730

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Donisthorpe Woodland Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Donisthorpe Memorial Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donisthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Overseal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Oakthorpe Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Moira Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Blessings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-blessings-day-nursery-2663848) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Overseal Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overseal-pre-school-206835) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Moira Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moira-pre-school-226229) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St. Charles' Catholic Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-charles-catholic-pre-school-226235) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Woodville Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-woodville-preschool-ey343730) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Church Gresley Playgroup T/A Church Gresley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-gresley-playgroup-t-a-church-gresley-pre-school-206743) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Donisthorpe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Donisthorpe Good at its inspection on 16 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Donisthorpe take?

Kids Planet Donisthorpe is registered with Ofsted for up to 93 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Donisthorpe?

Kids Planet Donisthorpe is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Donisthorpe?

You can call 01530 274462 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763125)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Donisthorpe&query_place_id=ChIJQVLlQAD_eUgRLoD0n2aTbeU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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